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SERVANT’SOASISSERVANT’SOASIS
ENRICHING, ENLIGHTENING
& EMPOWERING
SERVANT-LEADERS
ENRICHING, ENLIGHTENING
& EMPOWERING
SERVANT-LEADERS
S E R V A N T S O A S I S . O R GS E R V A N T S O A S I S . O R G
O U R P U R P O S E
TO ENRICH, ENLIGHTEN AND EMPOWER
SERVANT-LEADERS PHYSICALLY,
EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY AND
SPIRITUALLY, INSPIRING THEM TO LIVE
AND WORK EFFECTIVELY AND
TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
Offering training seminars, small-group discussions, quiet reflection and relationship-
building opportunities, the Servant’s Oasis retreat center will refresh and grow
participants so they can expand and enhance contributions to their various
communities and the world.
Please consider joining us and making this life-changing mission a reality.
CO
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TS
AN IDEA IS BORNwhat sparked the fire of Servant’s Oasis
pg.1AN OVERLOOKED NEEDwhy servant-leaders need our support
pg.2OUR VISIONhow we hope to instill change
pg.4OUR HISTORYhow we have pursued our mission
pg.6OUR FUTUREhow we plan to meet this need
pg.8PROGRAMS & RESOURCESwhat we will teach and how it will help
pg.11NEXT STEPShow you can be involved
pg.12
1
As the child of a pastor, Dr. Roy Smith
grew up seeing the many needs of local
communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Similar to today, issues like poverty,
addiction, domestic violence, physical
challenges, mental health issues, family
conflict and spiritual needs were com-
mon struggles for the people of these
communities. It was not unusual for his
father to receive phone calls or visitors
asking for help.
Dr. Smith learned at a young age his
responsibility to do whatever he could
to help people in need experience God’s
love. His understanding of God’s call to
serve others led Dr. Smith to become
a licensed psychologist, counselor and
ordained minister (Matthew 20:28).
Through his early life experiences,
along with working with and observ-
ing many other individuals who give
of themselves to help others thrive,
a need came to light and a dream was
conceived. That dream is the creation of
a beautiful haven—the Servant’s Oasis
retreat center, a place where these ded-
icated servants can step back to reflect,
refresh and grow and, in so doing, be
equipped to serve others to the best of
their abilities (Matthew 25:35-40).
AN IDEA IS
BORN
2
Servant-leaders such as counselors,
ministers, healthcare workers, educators,
missionaries, parents, coaches and men-
tors are an essential part of the healthy
development, safety, education, physical
health and spiritual enrichment of our
communities. They are passionate about
extending God’s love to people and treat-
ing all with respect, value and dignity.
These servant-leaders believe no task is
insignificant if it contributes to lifting up
others.
However, the efforts, consistent sacri-
fice and positive impact of these humble
individuals often go unnoticed or are un-
acknowledged. Lacking support or encour-
agement, losing sight of the importance of
their own physical, emotional and spiritual
AN OVERLOOKED
NEED
3
AN
OV
ER
LO
OK
ED
NE
ED well-being, unresolved trauma
from their past and a tendency
to personalize the struggles of
others can all lead to frustration,
discouragement, self-destruction
and burnout.
Left unaddressed, this un-
healthy state begins to under-
mine the servant’s ability to give
as they once did. They feel un-
derappreciated, misunderstood
and depleted. Sadly, their faith
in themselves, those they serve,
their communities and God be-
gins to disappear, and they end
up doing what they tell oth-
ers never to do—they give up
(2 Corinthians 6:4).
2 COR. 8:3-4
I TELL YOU THAT
THEY GAVE AS
MUCH AS THEY
COULD... THEY
BEGGED US FOR THE
CHANCE TO SHARE
IN SERVING THE
LORD’S PEOPLE IN
THAT WAY.
4
OUR
VISION
Servants need a time to
center themselves and focus
on their own self-care in or-
der to sustain and even in-
crease their positive impact
on their communities (Psalm
46:10).
With a focus on total well-
ness, the Servant’s Oasis re-
treat center not only will pro-
vide a rejuvenating experience
but also will teach servants
to value themselves along
with their mission. Wellness
elements will include:
· Private and communal
time to meet with God
and listen to His mes-
sages away from the
noise of everyday life.
· Time to evaluate fam-
ily relationships and
other support systems
in ways that encourage
personal growth.
5
OUR
VISION
· Different types of sem-
inars and workshops to
help build identity, lead
others more effectively
and feel supported as
leaders.
The impact of inten-
tionally building up these
servant-leaders will ex-
tend to the communities
they serve in monumental
ways. By helping them clar-
ify their priorities, both for
their mission and for them-
selves, we can ensure that
their positive contributions
continue far into the future.
MARK 6:31
JESUS SAID TO HIS APOSTLES,
“COME WITH ME BY
YOURSELVES TO A QUIET
PLACE. YOU NEED TO GET
SOME REST.”
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O U R H I S T O R Y
In 1993, Servant’s Oasis was estab-
lished as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi-
zation. Over the last 25 years, Servant’s
Oasis has made a difference at a local,
national and international level by sup-
porting ministries and providing minis-
try through:
· Educational opportunities.
· Helping missionaries’ college-age
children adjust to life in the United
States.
· Developing training programs
to help those struggling with
addiction, parenting, sexuality,
ISA. 43:10
I HAVE CHOSEN
YOU TO BE MY
SERVANT.
I WANTED YOU
TO KNOW ME
AND BELIEVE
IN ME.
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self-care, wellness, marriage,
leadership, grief and loss and
other personal growth issues.
· Partnering with LiveUp Resourc-
es to distribute faith-based,
growth-inspiring books, DVD
series and resources for men,
women and youth. These re-
sources help servants who dili-
gently work in the field of rescue
missions, homeless shelters and
prisons succeed in their mission.
O U R H I S T O R Y
JOB 2:3
HAVE YOU
THOUGHT
ABOUT MY
SERVANT JOB?
...HE IS HONEST.
HE DOES WHAT
IS RIGHT. HE
HAS RESPECT
FOR GOD AND
AVOIDS EVIL.
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OUR
FUTURE
From its inception, the prima-
ry goal of Servant’s Oasis has been
to create a retreat center to help
strengthen and support commu-
nity outreach organizations by in-
vesting in the servant-leaders who
work tirelessly to make a differ-
ence in the lives of others.
The Servant’s Oasis retreat
center is being developed on 150
acres in South Annville Township.
Because Pennsylvania is known for
its scenic farms and countryside,
a beautiful dairy farm design has
been selected so that the entire
retreat center campus will blend
nicely with the farms and houses
in the area. Campus buildings will
include:
· Two dairy barn lodging halls
(85 to 90 rooms total)
· A dairy barn dining hall
· A design-congruent chapel,
meeting and training center
· A farmhouse registration,
office and gathering center
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Our goal is to create an environment where servant-leaders feel welcomed and com-
fortable so they can unwind and focus entirely on their renewal and growth (Luke 1:54;
Mark 10:45).
OUR
FUTURE
10
JOHN 12:26
...WHERE I AM, MY
SERVANT WILL ALSO
BE. MY FATHER WILL
HONOR THE ONE WHO
SERVES ME.
Lodging Hall Registration Building
Chapel & Meeting CenterDining Hall
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PR
OG
RA
MS
& R
ESO
UR
CE
S Servant-leaders work in many
fields and professions and have a di-
versity of work and personal needs.
Thus, the programs offered at the re-
treat center will vary to meet and ad-
dress numerous issues (Ezekiel 34:23;
Psalm 119:125). Programs and semi-
nars will include:
· Events for doctors, health pro-
fessionals and addiction thera-
pists to learn about current epi-
demics and their impacts.
· Leadership development pro-
grams for those who lead and
work with women to help them
strengthen their identities, pur-
pose and relationships.
· Events for men to develop their
manhood, which will in turn
help them mentor fatherless
boys and young men.
· Programs to strengthen marriag-
es and establish strong, stable
homes for children.
· Weekends to help families cel-
ebrate and grow in their rela-
tionships. Specific weekends will
focus on mothers and daughters,
mothers and sons, fathers and
daughters, and fathers and sons.
· Self-care programs designed for
healthcare workers, counselors,
ministers and other servants
to focus on their well-being
throughout their service.
· Training programs dealing with
unique challenges, such as trau-
ma, grief and loss, family dy-
namics, fatherhood, leadership,
wellness, special needs, mental
health issues, addiction and
losses resulting from addiction.
Water Systems
The most immediate need for the retreat cen-
ter is funding for the sewer and water systems
that are required for a multibuilding campus.
Construction on the actual buildings cannot be-
gin without a sewer treatment plant and water
system in place. The estimated cost for the design
and installation of these systems is $1,000,000.
Building & Furnishings
Once the sewer and water systems are in-
stalled, construction of the campus buildings can
begin. The preliminary cost range to construct
and furnish the five proposed campus buildings is
estimated at $15,000,000 to $18,000,000.
Endowment & Scholarships
In addition to construction costs, it is our
hope to receive ongoing endowments to help off-
set the costs of running the retreat center as well
as provide scholarship opportunities for servants
who cannot afford the experience on their own.
NEXT
STEPS2 COR. 9:8
...YOU WILL HAVE
EVERYTHING YOU
NEED. YOU WILL DO
MORE AND MORE
GOOD WORKS.
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We are asking God to unite us with
like-minded partners who will both pray for
and financially support this project (Eccle-
siastes 4:9). Are you perhaps one of those
people? Please consider partnering with us
in one or more of the following ways:
· Send a donation to:
Servant’s Oasis
200 North 7th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
· Pray regularly for our board, our
staff and the servant-leaders being
refueled so that they can grow and
continue to positively impact those
they serve.
NEXT
STEPSPROV. 18:16
A GIFT OPENS THE
DOOR AND HELPS
THE GIVER MEET
IMPORTANT
PEOPLE.
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T H A N K Y O U
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU STRIVE
TO HELP THOSE YOU MEET LIVE THE
BEST LIVES POSSIBLE.
15 S E R V A N T S O A S I S . O R GS E R V A N T S O A S I S . O R G
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